MNT Grading Inc. is a Canadian grading company based in Waterloo, Ontario, positioning itself as what its own materials call "the modern choice for the modern collector." It grades across every major hobby card category, from hockey and baseball to Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering.
For collectors who've only heard of the bigger US-based names, MNT is genuinely worth understanding as a domestic alternative built specifically around Canadian shipping and pricing.
Here's what's actually confirmed about how MNT operates.
None of this requires prior grading experience.
MNT structures its main pricing around four turnaround speeds: First Class (2 days), Priority (2 weeks), Rush (1 month), and Standard (3 months). This gives collectors a genuine choice between paying more for speed or saving money with a longer wait, rather than a single flat-rate tier.
Understanding which speed tier fits your actual timeline before submitting avoids overpaying for speed you don't need.
Keeping cards protected before they ship matters with MNT the same as with any grader. EVORETRO's Plastic Deck Box keeps submission candidates organized and secure.
Once a slab comes back, EVORETRO's Graded Card Sleeves add an extra layer of protection.
MNT currently only grades standard-sized cards between 35pt and 180pt thickness — oversized cards like booklets, or anything thicker than 180pt, aren't accepted. MNT's own materials note that cards under 35pt will be accepted but the company isn't responsible for damage from the card coming loose in the holder.
Checking a card's actual thickness against this range before planning a submission avoids a rejected or risky submission.
Rather than mailing every submission directly, MNT's approved dealer locator lets collectors drop off cards in person at a participating local shop, which then handles getting the submission to MNT. This can be a genuinely convenient option for collectors who'd rather not manage shipping themselves.
Checking the dealer locator for a nearby participating shop is worth doing before defaulting to a direct mail submission.
As a registered Canadian business, MNT charges applicable provincial tax rates on submissions, which vary meaningfully by province — from 5% in Alberta and several other provinces up to nearly 15% in places like Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. International orders, including from the US, are taxed at 0%.
Factoring your province's specific tax rate into the total cost estimate avoids being surprised at checkout.
MNT's combination of online submission, account-based order tracking, and a physical dealer network gives collectors more flexibility in how they interact with the grading process than a pure mail-only service would. This hybrid approach reflects a genuinely modern take on what a grading company's customer experience can look like.
For a collector who values being able to check order status online at any time, this account-based tracking system is a real practical advantage worth factoring into the decision.
Unlike a grading company that focuses narrowly on one specific card game, MNT's broad category coverage means a single account and submission process works across your entire collection regardless of which games or sports you collect. This convenience is worth weighing against any potential advantages a hyper-specialized single-game grader might offer for a specific niche.
For most collectors with diverse collections spanning multiple categories, MNT's broad coverage genuinely simplifies the overall grading process.
MNT's account-based, largely online process may feel more intuitive to collectors who grew up managing most of their purchases and services digitally, compared to a more traditional mail-only submission model. This isn't a knock against traditional processes, just a recognition that different collectors may naturally gravitate toward different styles of interacting with a grading company.
Trying both an online-first grader and a more traditional one firsthand is a reasonable way to discover which style genuinely suits your own habits better.
Waterloo, Ontario, with all pricing in Canadian dollars.
Standard 2.5x3.5 inch cards from 35pt to 180pt thickness.
Yes, through MNT's network of approved dealers, though direct in-office drop-off isn't currently available.
Yes, applicable provincial tax rates apply to Canadian orders; international orders are taxed at 0%.
Understanding a grader's actual process before submitting saves both time and money. Browse EVORETRO's toploaders and sleeves collection to protect your cards either way.
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